The diagnosis of the so-called “disease X” in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is “leaning more toward malaria,” an official from the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

The disease, which predominantly affected women and young children, has now been officially diagnosed as a severe form of malaria. It has infected approximately 600 people, primarily children.

An initially "unknown" illness affecting hundreds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may be attributable to malaria, malnutrition and a viral infection. But investigations are ongoing.

As of Dec. 14, 592 cases have been reported. A deadly, undiagnosed disease that has been spreading in one region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) may be linked to malaria, health ...

A mystery disease that has killed dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in recent weeks has been identified as severe malaria, local health officials have reportedly said.

"It's a case of severe malaria in the form of a respiratory illness." The health agency said malnutrition in the hardest-hit region had weakened the local population's immunity, leaving them more ...

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The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that a severe form of malaria is likely responsible, based on lab tests so far. The illness was considered a mystery for weeks.

“The mystery has finally been solved," the ministry said in a statement. "It’s a case of severe malaria in the form of a respiratory illness... and weakened by malnutrition." At least 592 ...

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Tragically, despite an estimated 2.2 billion cases of malaria and 12.7 million deaths averted since 2000, according to the WHO, the disease has remained a serious global health threat ...